A Collection of Essays from the 3rd Macao-wide English Essay Competition!
Nature is our faithful companion, and water is a precious gift bestowed upon us by nature. Water is everywhere in our world, and it holds great significance for me as well. When I venture into the countryside, I come across rivers gracefully meandering through forests.
Climate change affects the Earth and also threatens human health, food security, freshwater supply and arable land shrinkage. Population growth, industrialization and commercial development directly destroyed the biological environment.
“I’m hurt!” All sea animals cried in silence, “there are a lot of plastic cups, plastic bags, and metal pieces in our marine habitats.” When the sea animals are being hurt or bleed without any notice, I couldn’t stop thinking of one measure I could do to help them.
If asked what the relationship between nature and me is, I would answer that nature is my mother. She gives me life while caring for and protecting me. She provides me with food and water for sustainability.
Fishermen rely on the ocean for their livelihood. Biologists see the ocean as the birthplace of life and study it. Artists find inspiration in the ocean. But regardless of our role, the ocean feeds us, regulates our climate, and gives us oxygen.
Fishermen rely on the ocean for their livelihood. Biologists see the ocean as the birthplace of life and study it. Artists find inspiration in the ocean. But regardless of our role, the ocean feeds us, regulates our climate, and gives us oxygen.
“The Earth does not belong to us; we belong to the Earth.” This quote reminds me of the special connection I share with nature, and how crucial it is to protect and nurture it. My role and relationship with nature is like pieces of a puzzle that fit together perfectly.
Earth — this celestial object composed of water, rock, and soil, is a realm where creatures cannot only survive but also thrive, serving as their cherished abode — nature. With its inhabitants flourishing on this majestic sphere for billions of years, it has not merely borne witness to the demise of innumerable species through extinction but has also bestowed life anew to flourish within its awe-inspiring ecosystem.
Gary Snyder, a well-known American essayist, poet, and environmental activist, once stated, “Nature is not a place to visit, it is home.” But let’s think deeply about it, do we really treat nature like how we would treat our home?
One of the key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that resonates deeply with me is Goal 15: Life on Land. In a world filled with bustling cities, modern technologies, and constant distractions, it’s easy to forget our deep-rooted connection with nature.
